House Bill
H.R. 7438
PETSAFE Act of 2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Mast
R - FL
Cosponsors
0
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Policy Area
Summary
The PETSAFE Act of 2026 would establish requirements for emergency management agencies to include pets and service animals in disaster preparedness and evacuation plans. This bill aims to ensure that families don't have to choose between their safety and their pets during hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other emergencies. It addresses a critical gap that has historically left many pet owners reluctant to evacuate during disasters.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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PETSAFE Act of 2026
The PETSAFE Act of 2026 would establish requirements for emergency management agencies to include pets and service animals in disaster preparedness and evacuation plans. This bill aims to ensure that families don't have to choose between their safety and their
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The PETSAFE Act of 2026 would establish requirements for emergency management agencies to include pets and service animals in disaster preparedness and evacuation plans. This bill aims to ensure that families don't have to choose between their safety and their pets during hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other emergencies. It addresses a critical gap that has historically left many pet owners reluctant to evacuate during disasters.
- Bill Number
- 7438
- Introduced
- 2/9/2026
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Policy Area
- Emergency Management
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Fact Sheet
- Title
- PETSAFE Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- 7438
- Sponsor
- No sponsor
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced
- 2/9/2026
- Summary
- The PETSAFE Act of 2026 would establish requirements for emergency management agencies to include pets and service animals in disaster preparedness and evacuation plans. This bill aims to ensure that families don't have to choose between their safety and their pets during hurricanes, floods, wildfir
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